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Huffy posts - I joined this forum because another well known site is full of people making fun, bashing,flaming... over the last two days I have seen a couple of posts with similar tones. One ne...

capacity - I am somewhat confused...my post  instructions say 2oz meals.  I realize there are many different rules depending on the doctor but my doctor said at my postop visit that 2oz is th...

crushing meds - How long did u have to crush meds? My instructions said one month. I don't mind most of them except for plaquenil. It is gross in anything and it makes me nauseated.

Yuck! - I just want to say that crushed Plaquenil is the most horrible tasting thing! Swallowing this drug is getting worse every day. I have tried pudding,applesauce,jello. I mix it with ...

Yum O - Right now I am cooking up a lovely ricotta bake! I saw that everyone recommended it so after my friend had her RNY in Dec.  (She wasn't eating enough protein and everything tasted ...

tofu noodles - can you eat tofu noodles on the puree diet?  We tried them prior to surgery and really liked them.  They were very soft I just wonder if you chew, chew, chew will that be ok on the...

Heat wave, a tropical heat wave! - I got my new twin size electric blanket and I am so happy! I have been so cold since surgery a week ago.  I'm keeping it in the living room but I know I'm going to have to watch th...

Hurry UPS, Hurry! - I can't wait...I ordered a twin size electric blanket from amazon....I have been freezing since surgery!  Delivery day is today...I keep checking the porch!

On the upswing! - Today is post-op day 6.  I am finally starting to feel pretty good.  I quit the muscle relaxers and pain meds yesterday.  I started my regular pain meds, Ultram, last night and I f...

i am freezing! - I am postoperative day 4. The heat is turned up, blankets are on and I have a corn bag I keep heated my side. I don't have a fever.....

les miserables - I have a new story line for this title. I tried to go in with a good attitude about surgery but I know that I have a low pain tolerance. That liquid lortab is awful. One tip to off...

today was the day. - Hard to type but wanted so say i am sleeved and in my room recovering/

It is finally here! - Tomorrow is my surgery.  I keep trying to look at it like I am having a mandatory surgery but I am so scared of complications and pain.  I have a low pain tolerance! I just try to ...

I get my sleeve this week! - Wednesday is the day! I have been surprised that the liquid diet isn't really that bad.  I have some clear juice or decaf tea for breakfast with my meds.  then when I get to work I...

Lupus= missing my mobic! - I stopped taking Mobic on Wednesday for my surgery on the 26th.  I forgot how much that little pill really does! I have lupus and my main symptoms are chronic tendonitis and bursit...

Drinking Binge - Well it's finally here, tomorrow I start my liquid diet! I went shopping last weekend and got a lot of the options on the approved list that sounded good.  I have my lunch bag pack...

OMG 1 week to go! - The nerves are really starting! My mom's words of wisdom. U can back out up until the minute before they put u out but if u do I think u will regret it. Maybe not immediately but t...

gum - the nurse at the surgeons office said we are not allowed to chew gum because of the risk of swallowing it.  She said it can cause a blockage no matter what surgery you have.  I hav...

15 days and counting - Today I had my last appointment with my surgeon, attended my nutrition class and followed up on an abnormal EKG at the cardiologist.  My EKG report read possible anterrior infarct,...

22 days and counting - I had my pre-op testing today.  Labs are normal, chest x-ray normal, EKG: Can not rule out anterrior infarct, age undetermined. Great, now I am going to require follow up on this. ...

clear protein drinks - I finally tried isopure today OMG it is horrible! Any other products i should try? My surgery is February 26 so I'm trying to find something I can tolerate for the preop period....

i have a date! - February 26 I get my sleeve!

status - I called and confirmed that my info has been received at the ins co this week. I just rec. My pharmacists recommendations so I have an appointment with the primary next week. I'...

Hot flashes - Just wondering...does the intensity, frequency or length of hot flashes change after a large weight loss? What's your experience? Lisa

waiting for approval...now im sick! - So everything should b on its way to the I insurance co. for final approval. ...but now I'm sick! I have a respiratory infection, I'm on antibiotics and a burst of oral steroids...